We created an Android application that focuses on making the Hajj experience easier for non-Arab pilgrims. We developed a common language that allows pilgrims with different languages, cultures and backgrounds to communicate with each other with the help of the Hajj ministry-designed volunteers. Simply put, the language that knows no boundaries is drawings or emojis language. By studying the common needs of most pilgrims, we designed our application to feature 8 specific demands. When a pilgrim goes to a volunteer for help, he can specify the help that he needs by pointing to the service he needs, either on the application itself or on a badge that the company (hamla) can provide. The volunteer will click on that service and the application will showcase the closest volunteer that can help the pilgrim. This way, the language barrier is avoided and communication is established.
How I built it
-We used Android Studio and FireBase, as well as an illustrator for the prototype and presentation.
Challenges I ran into
- Pinpointing the exact challenges present at this time during hajj.
- Figuring out technical solutions to the problems present.
- Choosing a cost-effective solution.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
- Working as a group and surpassing individual challenges.
- Not losing confidence faced with the humongous competition.
- Finding an idea that will really be of help to pilgrims.
What I learned
- Working as a team.
- Surpassing some technical difficulties in using Google's API
What's next for HajjLingua
- Adding a rating system for pilgrims.
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